Arise Crossover Update 1: What’s New with the Dragon City Shadows?
If you’ve been diving into Arise: Crossover lately, this first major update is packed with new content—including four shadows from Dragon City that you’ll definitely want on your team.
By Paquito Jr Conde | April 23, 2025

Meet the New Shadows in Arise
Update 1 introduces a fresh lineup of shadows that come with unique stats and playstyles. Inspired by Dragon Ball, each one brings something different to your squad.
Sky
- HP: 252.00 Qa
- Damage: 2.62K – 1.05 Qa
- Overview: This one's a powerhouse. High damage, great survivability—perfect for tough dungeon bosses.
Green
- HP: 63.00 Qa
- Damage: 2.35K – 946.69 T
- Overview: A well-rounded option that blends offense and defense. Versatile enough for most builds.
Turtle
- HP: 3.30 Qa
- Damage: 2.08K – 839.58 T
- Overview: Sturdy and consistent. Might not deal the highest damage, but it holds the line.
Frieza
- How to Get: Drops from the Dragon City boss dungeon.
- Overview: Frieza is arguably the strongest addition this update. Unlocking him will give your team a serious edge.
How Shadows Work
If you’re still new to shadows, here’s a quick breakdown. After defeating an enemy, there’s a chance to "arise" them into your party. The better the enemy, the lower the success rate—but the reward is worth it.
- Ranks: E, D, C (Common), B, A (Rare), S, SS (Epic), G (Legendary), N (Mythical)
- Upgrading: You can combine three shadows of the same tier to move up to the next level.
For a deeper dive, check out the full shadow mechanics guide.
Quick Tips to Build Your Shadow Team
- Frieza First: Take on the Dragon City boss early—Frieza’s too good to miss.
- Focus on Sky or Green: These two are great long-term investments, especially once upgraded.
- Mix and Match: Don’t just go full offense—tanks like Turtle keep your team alive longer.
Need gear to go with your shadows? We’ve got a list of the best weapons in Arise too.